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The road will be closed for two days

Road on estate in Falmouth to be closed for two days this week
A road on an estate in Falmouth is set to close to close for two nights starting tomorrow (Monday, August 15).

One of the vehicles stopped by police in Cornwall on Saturday Picture: Devon and Cornwall Police 'No Excuse' team

Foreign holidaymaker falls foul of UK laws - and car stopped with adult in boot

The Red Arrows flight was cancelled yesterday – watch the action here instead, from inside and outside cockpit. Picture: PA

After Red Arrows fly in Falmouth – watch action from inside and outside cockpit

A petition has been set up to form a new parish council for Newlyn, Mousehole and Paul Picture: Getty Images

Bid to form new parish council to 'better represent' villages in West Cornwall

Here's what you can do if you lose your luggage when travelling by plane (PA)

Can you claim compensation if your luggage is lost or delayed at airports?

The children of a local playgroup, some of whom may now have their own (grown up) children.

Step Back in Time: Pictures of Falmouth in 1977

FURTHER UPDATE

The fire in Kerrier Way, Camborne seen from Connor Downs Pictures: Richelle Smith/Beth Jordan

FURTHER UPDATE Further update on large fire in Camborne that posed 'considerable hazard'

It is proposed to place beach huts at Castle Beach, Falmouth with a winter sauna business Pictures: Ben Revill/Cornwall Council

Falmouth beach huts could be replaced with winter sauna business on seafront

Rubin Wilson heads home for Helston Athletic

REPORT: Wilson grabs two as Helston seal first league win of the season

James Huntley was sentenced at Truro Crown Court

Drug addict who subjected mum to 'vile abuse' spared jail as she pleads for him

A screenshot from the video by the Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust

Video of 'spooked' seals in Cornish sea prompts 'correct behaviour' warning

Some of the incidents in the last weeks for Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service. Picture: Saltash Fire Station

Pressure grows on Cornwall's fire crews with 261 calls in 24 hours

Helston Athletic vs Wellington AFC: Live updates

Helston Athletic vs Wellington AFC: Live updates

The Packet's highlights of day one of Boardmasters Festival 2022

Boardmasters 2022 Day 1 Highlights: George Ezra, IDLES, Damien 'Jr Gong' Marley

Falmouth fireworks display. Picture left: Stuart Wilkes, top right: Steve Lampshire, bottom right: Kate Allen. Packet Camera Club

WATCH: Impressive fireworks display lights up the seafront for Falmouth Week

Boardmasters in fully underway in Cornwall

Live LIVE: Boardmasters 2022 - Day 2

The Old Custom House in St Ives where Little Palais has applied to amend its licence (Image: Google)

More than 50 letters of support for bar's planned changes in tourist hotspot

Boardmasters is taking place between Friday 12 and Sunday 14 August

OPINION Boardmasters 2022: Or how I learnt to respect the sun and pack less

80s-00s night is close to selling out. Picture: Falmouth Week.

Falmouth Week 2022: What's in line for Day 9 - with 80s-00s night details

UK Today

Motorists could save hundreds on fuel costs by using a certain air-con button

What is today's Framed? August 14 movie hints and answer

'Insane' TikTok hack reveals simple way to keep flies out of your home

Drivers urged to make urgent check on cars this weekend amid Met Office warning

Labour to call for energy price cap freeze ahead of October increase

What is today's Wordle? August 14 hints and answer

News

James May with fellow presenters Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond while filming The Grand Tour. Picture: PA/Amazon Prime Video

The Grand Tour’s James May rushed to hospital after 75mph crash into wall

The crash took place during an early hours dash to hospital Picture from file: Getty Images

Driver crashed head-on into family on hospital dash for 83-year-old father

Tobias Panter was sentenced at Truro Crown Court for sexual abuse of a child Inset picture: Devon and Cornwall Police

Man who shot himself in the mouth aged 14 now jailed for sexual abuse of child

The fire on the A30 at Redruth in Cornwall on Friday Picture: Darren Hill

Updated Police warning as road reopens after large fire next to the A30

Football fixtures this weekend.

LISTED: Football fixtures in Cornwall this weekend

A convicted taxi driver in Cornwall has failed in their bid for a new licence

Stalker taxi driver fails in bid to get licence back

Firework evening is back tonight! Picture: Falmouth Week

Updated Falmouth Week 2022: How to celebrate on Day 8 - with fireworks show details

Drought has been officially declared across the south west

Drought officially declared in Cornwall

Clearing up the smashed glass this morning after the break-in. Credit: Pisky Cove & Crafty Crab Facebook

Shop owner in Porthleven forced to close today after early hours break in

Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning for Cornwall as heatwave wanes (PA)

Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning for Cornwall as heatwave wanes

The service has been considerably busier compared to this time last year. Picture: Martin Allen

Fire callouts increase by 350 percent as service calls for vigilance

The corn field that caught fire in Helland. Picture: St Dennis Fire Station

Bullock in pool offers cool relief as Cornish fire crews see 13 shouts in a day

The incident took place on North Parade in Falmouth last Saturday

Police find man in CCTV issued after criminal damage spree in Falmouth

The plaque and the two windmills put up for Jaxon, inset, Courtney says the council want removed

Mum pleads with council to be allowed to decorate five week old son's grave

The controversial Earth Goddess statue in Aylmer Square, St Austell (Image: Richard Whitehouse/LDRS)

Controversial statue branded 'offence to God' as hundreds petition its removal

School in Cornwall shortlisted for three national awards

How to sleep in a heatwave: 5 reason you can't sleep amid UK heatwave. (PA)

5 reasons you can't sleep during a heatwave and how to fix it

What is a drought and what happens if one is declared? What we know (PA)

What is a drought and what happens now one is declared?

Drought warning UK: Drought areas in England revealed . (PA)

Full list of areas in England where a drought has been confirmed

Anti-social behaviour was being monitored at Upton Slip

Two people arrested for drug offences after raid on boat in broad daylight

Linda and Grenville want people to have Poppy collection boxes

Falmouth Poppy Appeal needs you for 2022 - how to get a collection box

Barbara Martin has passed away at the age of 93

Local legend and 'inspiration,' Barbara Martin, passes away aged 93

The Barefoot Media team at the 2021 CIPR virtual PRide awards. Picture: Tom Meldrom

Creative communications agency in Cornwall wins three new clients

The trophies will be on display before the match against Oldham on Sunday. Picture: Cornwall RLFC

Rugby World Cup trophies coming to Cornwall - here's where to see them

Sport

Rubin Wilson heads home for Helston Athletic

REPORT: Wilson grabs two as Helston seal first league win of the season
Rubin Wilson notched a brace for Helston Athletic as the Blues secured their first league points of the season with a 3-2 win over Wellington.

Helston Athletic vs Wellington AFC: Live updates

Helston Athletic vs Wellington AFC: Live updates

Football fixtures this weekend.

LISTED: Football fixtures in Cornwall this weekend

The trophies will be on display before the match against Oldham on Sunday. Picture: Cornwall RLFC

Rugby World Cup trophies coming to Cornwall - here's where to see them

Peter Lewis (left) Vice Captain of Falmouth Golf Club presenting the Bearne Cup to Mike Davies

80 tee up for Bearne Cup in Falmouth

Chris ‘Chilly’ Old from his cricketing days in the seventies

Cricket legend to share memories in Mylor this month

Brian Fisher and Martin Mills handing over the cheque to Children’s Hospice South west at Little Harbour

Record breaking golfers raise four figure sum for charity

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National Sport

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp congratulates Darwin Nunez

Jurgen Klopp will not lose sleep over the transfer dealings of other clubs

Open champion Cameron Smith is two shots off the lead heading into the final round of the FedEx St Jude Championship

Cameron Smith two off the lead ahead of FedEx St Jude Championship final round

Rio Olympic Games 2016 – Day Nine

On This Day in 2014: Another unbeatable display from Usain Bolt

Daniel Evans, of Britain, pauses during his match against Pablo Carreno Busta

Dan Evans takes first set of tournament off Pablo Carreno Busta but Brit falls

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola greets Erling Haaland

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says patience will pay off for Erling Haaland

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The road will be closed for two days

Road on estate in Falmouth to be closed for two days this week

Rounding the mark Picture: Roger Hollingsworth

Countdown is on for the best Falmouth Classics ever as 100 boats head our way

Protestors outside County Hall recently

LETTER: Ships and Castles: The choice is yours Falmouth!

National News

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Channel crossings exceed 20,000 for the year

An exam in progress

Universities confident students will make grade, says Ucas

Isle of Skye incident

More than £20,000 raised for family of man killed in Skye shooting

A part of a £45m furnace leaves the motorway after travelling along the M53 heading to Essar’s Stanlow refinery

In Pictures: Widest load on British roads?

Afghans queue for an evacuation flight

Patel expresses ‘tremendous pride’ in Afghanistan evacuation effort

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer delivers a speech

Labour to call for energy price cap freeze this autumn

A collection of British newspapers

What the papers say – August 14

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